I am new to Prozac (4 weeks) Is extreme fatigue common on Prozac. On 20mg considering change 10mg?

I have taken welbutrin for nearly 10 years. Have loved it however slowly through the years ringing in my ears has become almost non stop and unbearable. Dr. suggested I try Prozac. Ringing in ears definitely less but now I am fatigued all the time. Wake up tired no energy or desire to do anything. Sort of don't care about anything. Taking 20mg now, called Dr will talk to him tomorrow but considering dropping to 10mg. Any suggestions or ideas from anyone based on your experience. Oh, started antidepressants & hormone replacement after hysterectomy 10 years ago. Thanks for your input.

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That is basically how it works. If it feels like, aside from the negatives that it may be helping, then yes, ask your Dr if going down makes sense, and please only reduce it if the Dr orders and agrees.

AI

ailayna20 Oct 2014

Thank you. Really don't like the "don't care about anything" side effect. Will definitely talk to my doc. Been with my doctor many many years we know each other well, would never make any changes this drastic with out his approval. Appreciate you letting me know what I am feeling is actually the way this drug is suppose to work.